CLEL @CLELorg
Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy is passionately committed to strengthening children’s literacy through library services and community advocacy. clel.org Colorado, USA Joined September 2009-
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Today's your last chance to vote for the 2025 CLEL Bell Award winners! Submit your vote here by 5 pm: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
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Voting for the 2024 CLEL Bell Award winners closes on Friday. Read the books and get your votes in by 5 pm! Voting form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
The 2025 CLEL Bells shortlist is here! Read all the books then submit your vote by 5 pm on January 31st. Learn more about the titles and how to vote here: clel.org/clel-bell-awar…
Today's the last day to apply for the 2025 Steering Committee! Visit clel.org/announcements/… to learn more.
Today's your last chance to apply for a $500 mini grant for 2025! Learn more and apply: clel.org/connect/mini-g…
You still have a few days to submit your candidacy for the 2025 CLEL Steering Committee! Email applications to [email protected] by the end of the day on Sunday, November 17. Visit clel.org/announcements/… to learn more.
This Friday 11/15 is the last chance to apply for a $500 mini grant for 2025! Learn more and apply: clel.org/connect/mini-g…
DEADLINE EXTENDED! Apply to join the 2025 CLEL Steering Committee by the end of the day on Sunday, November 17. Email applications to [email protected] Visit clel.org/announcements/… to learn more.
Do you have a great idea to support early literacy at your library? There's still time to apply for a $500 mini grant for 2025! Learn more and apply: clel.org/connect/mini-g… Applications are due on Friday, November 15.
Nominations for CLEL's 2025 Steering Committee close this Friday, November 1st. Please consider bringing your ideas and talents to our team! clel.org/announcements/…
Happening on Tuesday! Don't forget to register. Beyond Bilingual: Making Storytime ELL-Friendly Tuesday, October 22, 2024 1 pm MT on Zoom Presented by Jessica Ralli and Rachel G. Payne of Brooklyn Public Library Learn more and register: clel.org/event/beyond-b…
Join us a week from today for CLEL's next FREE webinar! Beyond Bilingual: Making Storytime ELL-Friendly Tuesday, October 22, 2024 1 pm MT on Zoom Presented by Jessica Ralli and Rachel G. Payne of Brooklyn Public Library Learn more and register: clel.org/event/beyond-b…
Did you know that CLEL has no paid employees and is powered by an all-volunteer Steering Committee? We need your help for next year! NEW for 2025 - up to 4 Steering Committee members can be from outside of Colorado! Learn more and apply: clel.org/announcements/…
Join us on October 22 for CLEL's next FREE WEBINAR! Beyond Bilingual: Making Storytimes ELL Friendly Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 1:00 PM MT on Zoom Presented by Jessica Ralli and Rachel G. Payne of Brooklyn Public Library Learn more and register: clel.org/connect/events/
Know an someone who deserves recognition for their early literacy work?? Nominate them for the CLEL Member Awards! Nominations close on 8/30 and winners will be announced at #CLELCON24. clel.org/member-awards/
Farewell Olympics, hello CLELCON! Are you an early childhood champion? Register for CLELCON24 today! clel.org/conference
Registration is Open for CLELCON24! Join us online for two days of learning and connection with early literacy colleagues! Learn more and register: clel.org/conference/
CLEL Member Meetup is today! Join us on Zoom from 1-2 pm MST to chat about serving neurodiverse families at the library. Click here to access link to join: clel.org/event/neurodiv…
July Member Meetup is this Thursday! Join us on Zoom from 1-2 PM to chat about serving neurodiverse families in the library. Link to join: clel.org/event/neurodiv…
Join us on Thursday for our virtual Member Meetup! We'll connect online from 1-2 pm to chat about serving neurodiverse families at the library. Click here to access link to join: clel.org/event/neurodiv…
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